Wilten Construction
Senior / Design Manager
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Company Description
Wilten Construction is a multi-award-winning main contractor based in the Midlands, providing nationwide coverage across the UK. The company primarily operates in the industrial, logistics, and commercial sectors, delivering complex projects with a personal, client-focused approach. Team members benefit from exposure to large-scale developments while working in a culture that values collaboration, quality, and long-term relationships. Joining Wilten Construction offers the opportunity to contribute to high-impact projects and grow within a respected and expanding business.
Role Description
This is a full-time position for a Senior / Design Manager who will lead and coordinate the design process from concept through construction, ensuring that design information is complete, accurate, and aligned with project objectives, budget, and program.
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- Managing design consultants
- Reviewing drawings and specifications
- Resolving technical queries
- Supporting pre-construction activities such as design reviews and value engineering
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The role will collaborate closely with project managers, commercial teams, and site teams to ensure buildability, compliance with regulations, and adherence to client requirements. The Senior / Design Manager will also contribute to risk management, quality assurance, and continuous improvement of design processes and standards.
Qualifications
- Demonstrated experience in design management or similar roles within construction, ideally in industrial, logistics, or commercial sectors.
- Strong ability to coordinate multidisciplinary design teams, manage design programs, and oversee consultant deliverables.
- Solid understanding of construction methods, building regulations, planning processes, and health and safety requirements.
- Proficiency in reading and interpreting technical drawings, specifications, and BIM or CAD models.
- Effective communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to lead meetings and resolve design issues.
- Strong organizational and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail and a proactive approach to risk and change management.
- Relevant professional qualification in construction, architecture, engineering, or a related discipline (e.g., degree or equivalent). Chartered or working towards chartership is an advantage.
- Experience with main contractor environments and familiarity with design and build contracts (e.g., JCT, NEC) is beneficial.
- Commitment to inclusive teamwork, continuous learning, and contributing to a positive, safety-focused site and office culture.
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